With a solid year of learning and conditioning behind him, Cory is ready to begin his playing career for the Golden Eagles...listed at right tackle in the depth chart...enjoyed an effective spring...appeared on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll in each of his first two semesters at Tennessee Tech.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Cory took a redshirt his first year on the Golden Eagle roster.

IN HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner as both an offensive and defensive lineman at Chester County High School, Cory started all 13 games on both sides of the line of scrimmage as a senior for the Eagles under head coach Jeff Cupples..helped the Eagles post a 10-3 overall record and a 5-2 mark in conference play, while reaching the third round of the TSSAA playoffs...won the team's Outstanding Leadership Award and was named to the All-District 14AA team as a defensive lineman...finished the 2011 season with 31 total tackles, including eight tackles-for-loss and three quarterback sacks.

PERSONAL: The son of Patrick and Melanie Malone... majoring in applied chemistry...joins his brother, Zach, on the Golden Eagle roster...born February 28, 1994, in Memphis, Tenn... full name is Cory Daniel Malone.